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Apple TV+ Has Finally Landed on Android Phones
Apple TV+ has been around for years, but Apple has been extremely reluctant to launch an Android version of the app. It’s available on Google TV/Android TV, but not on regular Android phones—the convenience of watching the service on the go has so far remained iPhone-only. Now, at long last, we have an Android version. Apple has just begun rolling…
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Tile Mate Is a Bluetooth Tracker for Android Phones, and It’s Currently at Its Lowest Price
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. The Apple community has been finding their lost keys since 2021 with the AirTag, but Tile has been helping both Android and Apple users locate their missing devices since 2013. Over a decade later,…
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Today is your last chance to snag a preorder deal on Samsung’s latest Galaxy phones
Thousands of retailers and carrier stores in the US will be stocked with the Samsung Galaxy S25 ($799.99), S25 Plus ($999.99), and S25 Ultra ($1,299.99) on Friday, February 7th. Hardware-wise, the S25 series is a marginal improvement over last year’s S24 series, with the most noteworthy changes coming in the form of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and an expanded…
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Acer Is Making Phones Again
We have countless brands of Android phones, but as many as there are right now, countless others have vanished over the years. One of them is Acer. The company is successful in the PC ecosystem, but it has now decided to try phones again, at least in some markets. After a years-long hiatus from the smartphone scene, Acer is making…
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Why Can’t Older Phones Work With 5G?
If you’ve ever thought about whether popping a modern SIM card into your old phone would connect it to 5G, I’m here to break the bad news: it’s not going to happen. But why? There’s a lot more to 5G than just faster speeds and a fancy name. It’s a bit like dropping a Blu-ray disc into a DVD-only player…
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Samsung Wallet is getting two big upgrades for Galaxy phones — including this Apple Wallet feature
Though the Galaxy S25 series debut and a sneak peek at the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge were undeniably the biggest news to come out of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung also unveiled a slew of exciting new software features for its latest phones. One that takes a page from Apple Wallet will roll out later this year, bringing peer-to-peer payments and…
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How to Customize Lock Screen in One UI 7 on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Samsung’s One UI is one of my favorite Android skins, and the credit goes to all its customization options. Its most recent version, the One UI 7 (review), further pushes the limits of how much you can tweak the appearance of your phone. This is especially apparent on the lock screen. So, if you’re weary of your current setup, then…
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Samsung’s Next Phones Are Coming January 22
CES 2025 is giving us a lot of cool hardware, but once that’s over, we still have a lot to see over the next weeks and months. Samsung, for its part, is already gearing up to show us its next smartphones. When, exactly? At its Unpacked event on January 22nd. Samsung has just started sending out invites for its next…
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Samsung phones could soon summarize your call transcripts — here’s what we know
Code lines found in the Voice Recorder app indicate Samsung could soon include the ability to summarize phone calls quickly. One of the big growth areas in modern smartphones is the rise of AI-associated features, including the ability to summarize text. This ability isn’t just limited to online documents either, as we have seen devices like the Google Pixel 9…
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Yes, Analog Phones Work Just Fine Over a VoIP Gateway
Thinking about switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) so you can make calls over the internet instead of landlines? With a VoIP gateway you won’t have to replace your existing phones, fax machines, or other equipment. This saves money on new hardware and avoids the hassle of retraining employees who are comfortable with the current phone setup. Any modern…
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